OSHA Inspection: L.M. NATCO, INC.

Issued

Nov 7, 2014

Abate by

Dec 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):  The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:    A.)  Natco Construction, Inc., 2020 Edinboro Road, Erie, PA  16509, first floor, on or about October 2, 2014 and times prior thereto, employees are exposed to impalement hazards from bolts that protrude from the concrete floor.  An employee on-site was performing work duties including, but not limited to, safety and health walk around inspection and walk around inspections with bank officials as part of his supervisory duties.  One-half inch bolts were cemented into the concrete floor, and protruded 2-3 inches out of the concrete floor to secure wood stud wall structures to the first floor.  The protruding bolts were not protected by impalement protection, including, but limited to, caps, cover and troughs.

Issued

Nov 7, 2014

Abate by

Dec 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.150(c)(1)(iv): One or more fire extinguishers, rated not less than 2A, were not provided on each floor:    A.)  Natco Construction, Inc., 2020 Edinboro Road, Erie, PA  16509, on or about October 2, 2014 and times prior thereto:  Site personnel on-site were performing various tasks with equipment / supplies including, but not limited to, fueling a gasoline powered air compressor, operating a SkyTrak rough terrain forklift truck, utilizing electrical power tools to cut wood lumber and utilizing Titebond All Weather Subfloor Adhesive, in and around a wood frame structure.  Portable fire extinguishers were not deployed on the job site when site personnel were exposed to Class A, B and C fire hazards.

Issued

Nov 7, 2014

Abate by

Dec 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.150(c)(1)(viii): Portable fire extinguishers were not inspected periodically and maintained in accordance with maintenance and use of portable fire extinguishers, NFPA No. 10A-1970:  A.)  Natco Construction, Inc., 2020 Edinboro Road, Erie, PA  16509, construction trailer, on or about October 2, 2014 and times prior thereto:  An Amerex 2-1/2# multi-purpose dry chemical fire extinguisher (M/N:  B417, S/N:  TB-543887) did not have its annual maintenance.

Issued

Nov 7, 2014

Abate by

Dec 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:     A.)  L.M. Natco, Inc. dba Natco Construction, 2020 Edinboro Road, Erie, PA  16509, north side of second floor, on or about October 2, 2014 and times prior thereto:  Site personnel were performing construction tasks on the second floor of the building including, but not limited to, setting exterior walls and performing carpentry tasks.  A guardrail system was installed on the south side of the second floor, but did not continue around to the north side of the second floor exposing site personnel to a 10.25-feet fall hazard.  Site personnel were not otherwise protected by a means or method of fall protection including, but not limited to, a completed guardrail system, a safety net system, or personal fall arrest systems.    B.)  L.M. Natco, Inc. dba Natco Construction, 2020 Edinboro Road, Erie, PA  16509, east side of second floor, on or about October 2, 2014 and times prior thereto:  Site personnel were performing construction tasks on the second floor of the building including, but not limited to, setting exterior walls and performing carpentry tasks.  A complete guardrail system was not constructed on the east side of the building.  The guardrail system contained gaps including, but were not limited to, an 11-inch gap and 18-inch gap in which site personnel could pass through.  These gaps exposed site personnel to a 10.25-feet fall hazard.  Site personnel were not otherwise protected by a means or method of fall protection including, but not limited to, a completed guardrail system, a safety net system, or personal fall arrest systems.    C.)  L.M. Natco, Inc. dba Natco Construction, 2020 Edinboro Road, Erie, PA  16509, south side of second floor, on or about October 2, 2014 and times prior thereto:  Site personnel were performing construction tasks on the second floor of the building including, but not limited to, setting exterior walls and performing carpentry tasks.  A guardrail system was installed on the south side of the second floor, but was constructed one-foot from the floor edge.  As a result, a one-foot gap existed between the floor edge and guardrail system through which site personnel could fall.  The condition exposed personnel to a fall hazard of 10.25-feet. Site personnel were not otherwise protected by a means or method of fall protection including, but not limited to, a safety net system or personal fall arrest systems.